Life through the eyes of Sparkles....



It's the most wonderful time of the year!!!


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Wow, can you believe it's already December?!  I'm so excited; this is my absolute favorite time of the year.  I always enjoy bringing out the Christmas decorations, hanging the Christmas lights, and decorating the tree.  Infact, that's what I have pretty much spent this whole week doing!  Every year it's our family tradition to go up north and cut down our Christmas tree.  Last Saturday, the 24th, we went with a few of our good friends and cut down our Christmas tree.  Oh, our tree is beautimus!  It has got to be the best we've ever had!  It's a huge 12ft tree, so as you can imagine, it takes quite a while to decorate.  I must say though, the hardest part of decorating a 12ft tree is trying to get the angel on the top!  I wanted to be the one to do it and at first I was convinced it would be a cake walk...hahaha, well, I almost fell into the tree trying to get it on!  It was pretty scary.  Finally, after 20+ minutes and with my sister's help, I got the angel on the top, yeah!  BUT, now my sister is saying that it looks crooked, soooo, that may mean another trip up the ladder...woohoo.  

Well, since I don't have a lot of time to write much more, I will just post a bunch of pictures.  Hey, pictures are worth a thousand words, right?!   

 

Oh, I almost forgot!  We had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Thanksgiving dinner was at our house with my grandma and then we went over to my aunt and uncle's house for dessert.  Ohhhh, it was delicious!  Here's some pictures from my aunt and uncle's house...

Here's Hannah...I think she was watching Cars.

 

Cameron just about to blink...hahaha.

 

Me, my aunt, and Delaine...I insisted on taking the picture in my aunt's beautifully remodeled kitchen, even though you can't really see much of it in this picture!  Haha.

 

Then here's pictures from Saturday when we went up north to cut down our tree...

I love this picture of Hannah!

 

Oh, and this one of Stephen is really cute too!

 

Here's me and Delaine...I think we look like elves!  Hehe.

 

Random picture of me...

 

Ok, now here's me trying to put the angel on the tree.  I finally got it on about 20 minutes after that picture.

 

Stephen with one of his ornaments...hahaha, he makes the funniest faces for the camera!

 

Then....the finished product!  It all paid off in the end.

 

Then, ofcourse, we needed to get some pictures of the little ones by the tree!

 

 

That last one turned out kind of fuzzy, but still cute.

Ok, well, that's all for now folks!   Hope you all have a great week!

Jenna






Comments from my visitors...


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Posted at 12:11 AM on Dec. 2, 2007

Antelope says...
Hey Jenna!

Cute pictures! And you and Delaine always look so perfect in your pictures...how do you pull that off? I'm usually making a weird face or something...LOL.

Your little siblings are SO cute, and your tree is beautiful!! We don't ahve a tree yet this year, and we may be going out of town so we might not get one. But at least I get to look at y'alls! That's one thing that is the same all over the country. =)

Out of curiosity, have you heard of shoe band called Rocket Dogs? Just wondering if they have those in Cali...

Randomly yours,
Jess



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Posted at 12:11 AM on Dec. 2, 2007

Antelope says...
UG, a shoe BRAND. Not band.

Jess



Hey Jenna!!
Posted at 1:12 PM on Dec. 2, 2007

Gratitude says...
Cool Pictures! That one of Stephen holding his ornament is really cute!! And Hannah! And your tree looks really good!! We just now today decorated ours!! Lol A whole week later!
Well gotta go.
ttyl!
God Bless,
~*Mandie*~



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Posted at 4:52 PM on Dec. 2, 2007

Stardust says...
Your tree is so PRETTY and VeRy red!!!!!!!! :)
Awwww you and your sister are so cute and pretty!!
~Kristi*



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Posted at 7:11 PM on Dec. 2, 2007

thector87 says...
Hey Jenna/elf in red and white,

Those pictures are great!! You have the most vibrant siblings... even though Cameron doesn't look too vibrant in that half blinking shot.

I am guessing you went to the Flagstaff area to get your tree, 'cause that is the only area that I know of in AZ that has trees. I have an aunt and uncle that live in Flagstaff, and it's a pretty nice area. I really like Sedona as well. My cousin that lives in Phoenix got married there, in a church with the best view in the world. Those are the only two places (of all the places I have been in AZ) that I like. The rest is just too dry for my taste.

Since your family is one of them, how in the world do you get a Christmas tree up before the week of Christmas?! Our family always struggles to get all of the ornaments on the tree in time for when family comes up! I just don't see how it's done...

Until later.

Thomas



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Posted at 8:09 PM on Dec. 2, 2007

POTCgirl says...
Lovely Pictures! You and your sister are very pretty. Your tree looks very nice. I am to lazt to get pics. of ours. I will take alot of pictures tomorrow since I promised everybody I would. I hope Y'all have a safe and fun Holiday season


Merry CHRISTmas

Serena



Hey
Posted at 8:02 AM on Dec. 3, 2007

dixiebeauty says...
How have you been? Fine, I hope. :) I figure you were probably busy. :-)

I love decorating for Christmas. too! It's super fun! I kinda makes a person get into the Christmas spirit. :) And Christmas shopping for gifts for family members and just knowing it's Jesus' birthday is the #1 reason to get a person into the mood of things. :)

I wasn't able to see all the pictures but I was able to see the first couple of pics. And Hannah is so cute! :)

Thanks! I'm really liking my my template. I think it's one of the best ones Sarah and I have done. :) Hopefully you can get your brother to do a Christmas template for you. :)
Well, hope you have a wonderfully blessed day!

lots of hugs,
Jordan Lee



Hey
Posted at 2:38 PM on Dec. 3, 2007

cherryblossom says...
Oh how beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) I love your furry jackets. i just bought one at GAP, I work there so :D But it's purple. :)

I will be attending Mohave Community College in Bullhead City, where i live :D. Then in 2 years hopefully I will transfer to NAU or Arizona State in Phoenix. Idk. :D

Love
Julia



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Posted at 3:13 PM on Dec. 3, 2007

babyrach91 says...
Hey! Good to hear from you! AWWWW! The pictures are sooo cute! I LOVE christmas and decorating. LoL! Yeah Adam looks a lot like me.. :) (bless his heart! LoL!) But yeah... Sorry to cut this short but got to go! TTYL! <3



Hey!
Posted at 6:29 PM on Dec. 3, 2007

EyesonAslan says...
Haven't heard from you in a while. Cool pics. The Christmas tree is pretty. I don't think I've ever seen one like that. Anyway, just thought I'd drop by.

Peace



wow!
Posted at 11:05 PM on Dec. 4, 2007

Forsaken says...
The tree looks absolutely beautiful!!! We actually haven't put ours up yet...haha, actually, we can't even find it, my mom thought she put it in the basement, but, we have not found it yet throughout the mess.

Becca!

cute blog, btw!



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Posted at 11:08 PM on Dec. 4, 2007

Forsaken says...
I'm trying to convince my mom that we should actually go cut one down instead of the fake one...I don't really like fake ones, it drowns out part of the beauty of the tree! (I think)


Becca!



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Posted at 2:51 PM on Dec. 5, 2007

Ebell1993 says...
Hi Jenna-

Wow that was a great update!! I loved all those pictures. You all are so cute in them especially you littlest sister, what a cutie!!

I am sure your house looks beautiful now! Our family doesn't decorate the house, have Christmas trees, or give gifts for Christmas but we celebrate it a different way. I should update about that pretty soon. We actually celebrate Christmas in a very rare way and it should be interesting to write about it on my blog.

I enjoyed all those pictures! Have a great holiday!!

Love, Miss Elizabeth



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Posted at 7:57 PM on Dec. 5, 2007

love the tree. and stephens face...priceless. haaa



Oh wow!!
Posted at 11:57 PM on Dec. 6, 2007

SuperAngel says...
That sounds like a great time. You all look so beautiful. I loved seeing all the pictures. I need to talk to you soon!!
oh... YOU HAVE AN AWARD!! Please come by and see.
Love you!!
Amanda



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Posted at 1:59 AM on Dec. 7, 2007

thector87 says...
Hey Jenna...

I like the new look. At first I thought I was on the wrong blog!

I am definitely sure that church in Sedona doesn't have the best view in the world, but it has the best I have ever seen for a church. I have seen some pretty great views in Yosemite...

Yep. The tree is not up yet, and it probably wont be for another week or two. We're not Scrooges, we're just busy!

Have a good one!

Thomas



Hey
Posted at 9:13 AM on Dec. 7, 2007

dixiebeauty says...
Oh, I Love Your New Background!!!! It really nice!!! Did you make it? Or did your brother? :)

Have a wonderfully blessed day and weekend!

lots of hugs,
Jordan Lee



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Posted at 3:21 PM on Dec. 8, 2007

DarthYxpu says...
Oh, cool blog redesign!

Thanks for the comment on my blog.
I'm sorry it took me FOREVER to reply.
I've been really busy!

Mom and the baby are doing great.
Susanna is a little doll. She'll just grin and grin and grin if you rub her little cheek with your finger. So, cute!

Cool pictures. Haha, that one of Cam!
Tell him I said to lay off the ...oh, nevermind.
Haha!
I'm just wondering... is that a real Christmas tree? Haha, it looks like a Digger Pine.
LOL, ok...

I better run.
Again, thanks for the comment.

-Paulie



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Posted at 8:25 PM on Dec. 10, 2007

01charger says...
I am having a really cool contest on my blog. Come over to my blog for the details.
I hope you'll enter!!!!!



Oh man
Posted at 4:18 PM on Dec. 12, 2007

SuperAngel says...
You all are so cute!! I love the pics of you and Delaine outside. How awesome!!
I really need to call you. I miss talking.
Just wanted to see how you were and let you know that I tagged you!!
Love, Prayers and Blessings,
Amanda



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Posted at 7:46 PM on Dec. 12, 2007

Those are amazing photos!! Your family does have a talent for taking photos I must say!! They were all great!! I especially like the one where your brother is by the Christmas tree with all the off except for the Christmas tree. Very well done!! I did not know you had Christmas trees down there in AZ. I was very surprised!!

Sorry about visiting this blog for awhile but it is because I am very busy trying to work during this crazy season. I love it though!! lol!! I totally agree this is the best season!!!

I will try and update my blog very soon though.Probably after Christmas though. I will probably do it in the New Year! Almost!! Time passes by very quickly!

I will talk to you later! Gotta go.

Nathan



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Posted at 11:00 AM on Dec. 15, 2007

IloveyouGod says...
Hey Jenna!
It's so nice to hear from you. :-) Thanks so much for stopping by.

I know what you mean about being busy. Isn't December so crazy? It's always so busy for us. I still have Christmas shopping to get done!

Thanks! This is I think the second year we've done the bigger lights. I think they look nice, also. They're nice and fat and give the tree nice color ;-)

Thank you! I had so much fun making the soap. There's other creative things I want to try my hand out when there's time. I love crafts and such.

Your pictures are lovely as well. You and your sister are just beautiful!

I hope your Christmas is a very blessed one, Jenna. God bless you and your family.

~~Brooke~~



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Posted at 11:01 AM on Dec. 15, 2007

IloveyouGod says...
P.S.

Your blog is beautiful! Love it!



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Posted at 7:05 PM on Dec. 15, 2007

Dear Jenna,

I love all the pictures you put on! Everything looks great!

I am getting back to HSB and thought I'd let you know. I missed you guys:-)

I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.

God bless.


Love,
Arya



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Posted at 7:45 PM on Dec. 16, 2007

BlogBoy says...
Jenna I swear you are a chameleon! Every time I come to your blog you have a new template! Lol ;)

Nice Job Cam!

(I'll read you entry and comment in a bit, time crush comments right now :D)

Eric



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Posted at 1:35 PM on Dec. 17, 2007

Jocelyndixon says...
Hey there GIRL! I will see about calling soon.. MISS YOU TOO!

Love
Jocelyn



Hey Jenna!
Posted at 12:20 AM on Dec. 19, 2007

Gratitude says...
You have been awarded the "You Make Me Smile" award by non other than me! Lol

Merry CHRISTmas
~*Mandie*~



Hey
Posted at 7:41 AM on Dec. 21, 2007

dixiebeauty says...
Love the new avatar! It's a great picture of you! :)

Hope you have a wonderfully blessed day!

Merry Christmas!!!
Jordan Lee



onedaymore
Posted at 7:47 AM on Dec. 21, 2007

Anonymous says...
wow, your tree looks great!

we get ours up the day after thanksgiving:), we have a fake tree:(

have a merry Xmas!

onendaymore



Hey
Posted at 9:23 AM on Dec. 24, 2007

dixiebeauty says...
Just stopped by to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Jordan Lee



Hey Jenna!!
Posted at 10:52 AM on Dec. 24, 2007

Gratitude says...
Just thought I'd stop by and say.....

Merry Christmas!!!! I hope you and your family have a wonderful and blessed one as you celebrate Jesus' Birthday!

~Merry CHRISTmas~
~*Mandie*~



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Posted at 11:35 AM on Dec. 24, 2007

IloveyouGod says...
Just wanted to stop by to wish you a big: Merry Christmas!! I hope your family has a very blessed one ;-)

God bless you, Jenna!

Blessings,
Brooke



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Posted at 4:55 PM on Dec. 24, 2007

PinkFlamingo says...
I came by to wish you and your family a merry Christmas! I loved seeing your pictures. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!
Love, Ashley



Merry Christmas!!!
Posted at 7:24 PM on Dec. 28, 2007

Texasgirl says...
Merry Christmas,
I've been sooooo busy lately!!! I love the pics! Have a great day and God Bless.
~Miranda~



Hey Jenna!!
Posted at 3:11 PM on Dec. 31, 2007

Gratitude says...
I just wanted to stop by and say......

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!
I hope this year brings you and your family Happiness and Joy!
God Bless,
~*Mandie*~



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Posted at 5:14 PM on Jan. 13, 2008

IloveyouGod says...
Hey Jenna,
Just wanted to stop by and let you know I've been thinking about you. Hope you had a great Christmas and happy new year.

I will be looking forward to a new post, hopefully soon, right?

God bless,
Brooke



Hey!
Posted at 2:22 PM on Jan. 16, 2008

Ekulboy says...
Hey Jenna whats up been a long time since I commented you but ne like your new pic...



Yo!
Posted at 7:02 PM on Jan. 24, 2008

EyesonAslan says...
Hey! Good to hear from ya! Ha, don't worry about it. I figure you were either busy, or you were just ignoring me. Either works. lol. The adoption is moving along. I think. We never hear anything. At least I don't. So how's things with you?

Peace



Hey
Posted at 8:23 AM on Jan. 25, 2008

dixiebeauty says...
Thanks so much for stopping by and wishing me a Happy Birthday! It was real sweet of you! :) I figured the reason why you haven't commented or posted an entry on your blog was because you were really busy. :) Hope life starts to slow down a bit for ya'll. :-D

Yes, I must be a Starbuck addict like you. :D I totally love that place! When we were down in Louisiana visiting family for New Year's, my brother-in-law figured out how to make one of the drinks and it tasted just like it! He would make me one every night. I'm going through with drawls! lol! :-D
Hope you have a wonderfully blessed day!

lots of hugs,
Jordan Lee



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Posted at 12:47 PM on Jan. 27, 2008

IloveyouGod says...
Hey Jenna!

So nice to hear from you :-) So glad you had a good Christmas.

Please come by my blog! I am starting a "challenge" for female teens. I hope you'll join us!

Love,
Brooke



You need to post about your 18th Birthday party
Posted at 7:48 PM on May. 6, 2008

Aunt Debbie says...
Hey Miss Sparkle,

You need to share what a wonderful Bday you had. Your parents and friends did a great job. You need to tell about the guys having to do, Build a Bear!